Hong Kong must-go points and the alternatives
Travel guide books and websites always recommend some must-go points to the individual travelers. In this post, you can find the better alternatives.Must-go: Man Mo Temple at Sheung WanBetter alternative: Lin Fa Kung Temple at Tai Hang
Man Mo Temple's incense coils for making
wishes cause the temple to be too smoky. The smoke makes you 'cry' and cough.
The half-octagonal shape Lin Fa Kung Temple is
cleaner as it uses the electric lotus flower lamp. You can also learn the history of Fire Dragon
Parade at this temple for the Goddess of Mercy.
Must-go: Sky-100 Observation Deck at ICC buildingBetter alternative: The Peak, West Kowloon Waterfront Promenade and the highest bar in the ICC Building
The 175HKD ticket price for Sky-100 may be not reasonable. The fixed windows cause
reflection, which makes photo taking difficult.
The traditional Victoria Peak or new West Kowloon Waterfront promenade are free of charge. You can make 'one payment to get two enjoyments' (drink and view) at the highest bar in the World in the same ICC building.
The traditional Victoria Peak or new West Kowloon Waterfront promenade are free of charge. You can make 'one payment to get two enjoyments' (drink and view) at the highest bar in the World in the same ICC building.
Must-go: Harbour cruise in the Victoria HarbourBetter alternative: Different public ferry
rides
Harbour cruises sail around the Victoria harbour
for about 2 hours. After 15 minutes, you
may feel boring.
You can actually be a
local to take public ferry rides to see more and learn more. Like the North Point to Hung Hom Ferry ride, apart
from the sea view, you can visit the seafood market at the North Point Pier and
try the shopping and culinary options near Hung Hom Pier.
Must-go: Tai O Fishing Village on Lantau IslandBetter alternative: Sai Kung Fishing Village
Tai O's traffic is inconvenient. The stream may have stench during low
tide. Some of you may not like the
strong smell of the dried seafood. The 'Venice
in the East' may fall short of the reality.
Sai Kung Fishing Village is easily accessible from the city. The reasonably priced fresh seafood at the 'Seafood Street' and beaches on the nearby Sharp Island with good water quality are waiting for you.
For private tour planning in Hong Kong, please contact Frank the tour guide.
You may consider the Sai Kung half day private tour, which brings you to the Sai Kung Fishing Village.
